Translators — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 286 active companies in translation services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.1%, with 159 new companies registered, and 153 companies liquidated.
- 159 new companies
- 153 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Translators — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Translators in French-speaking Switzerland.
Translators — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 159 companies in translation services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Translators:
Canton of Zurich (226), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (93).
Companies in translation services are the 94th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 159 new companies
- 286 active companies
- ** year to date
Translators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in translation services were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 12 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Translators — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Translators in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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1% Small (10-49 emp.)
Translators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 286 companies in translation services, most are active in
Translation and interpretation activities (286).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Translators
Nb of legal entities
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Translation and interpretation activities
286
Companies in translation services in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (59%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Limited" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 59% Sole proprietorship
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Limited
- 6% Other
Translators — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in translation services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
05/06/2026
3963 Crans-Montana
07/05/2026
3503 Gysenstein
22/01/2026
1227 Carouge GE
08/12/2025
Translators — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in translation services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1167 Lussy-sur-Morges
27/05/2026
1025 St-Sulpice VD
13/01/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
12/12/2025
Translators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 12 companies in translation services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
09/06/2026
Change of purpose
09/06/2026
Change of purpose
04/06/2026
Change of status
22/05/2026